The Veteran's appeal for increased disability evaluations for his basal cell carcinoma of the nose was denied. The RO found that a higher evaluation was not warranted based on the current evidence.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner did not find any new or material evidence to reopen the claim, and the existing evidence did not support a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Basal cell carcinoma of the nose
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 31, 2011
- Citation
- 1132109
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's basal cell carcinoma of the nose is currently rated at 30 percent, effective November 16, 2011. The claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to this date remains on appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial claim for service connection was granted, and he is now receiving a rating of 10 percent for his basal cell carcinoma of the nose. The current appeal seeks an increased rating to 30 percent from July 21, 2010.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for basal cell carcinoma of the nose and a compensable rating for malaria.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for skin cancer, claimed as due to mustard gas exposure. The evidence did not show a link between his current conditions and military service.
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